Heron
girl nameHeron entered the US charts in 2011, peaked at #13799 in 2019, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2011–2025
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rank today
#13799
peak (2019)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #15282 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Heron are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Heron is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Heron in 2025?
- Heron is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Heron most popular?
- Heron peaked in 2019, reaching #13799 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Heron with classmates?
- Heron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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